What we do
Hackney Players in Rehearsal - looks fun doesn't it?
During our 50 years as a drama group we
have had our ups and downs but aim to put on 2-3 productions a year.
These take place at at Morland Community Hall where we hold
our meetings, rehearse and put on our productions.
We meet most Mondays and read through plays to decide what
our next production is going to be. This can be the most
challenging part.
Once a play is chosen and a director selected, auditions are
held and we start rehearsing on Mondays and Thursdays.
It usually takes 3-4 months from auditions to performance
date, a little bit longer for pantomime.
Who we are
We are a group of people from Hackney
and beyond who like to get together and put on plays and
other productions. Often people come along not really
knowing what to expect or what can do but usually by
persuasion and/or coercion everyone can find a role in
am-dram whether it is on stage or behind the scenes. You may
start off by helping back stage or prompting and next be
aaksed to do lighting. Also it's good fun!.
We are a non profit group. We lease the use of Morland Hall
from the Council but receive no grants and get by on the
income from the productions we put on and and membership
fees. See below
Getting Involved
It's easy, just come along to one of
our meetings and see what we are like. There's no audition
to go through to join although we do have auditions when we
start a production.
It doesn't matter if haven't done any drama before, you've
read this far so you must have some interest, why not give
it a try? Remember, it's not just about acting. There are
many different activities that you can get involved in to
help get a production on stage.
Directing
Stage Management
Costume
Lighting
Sound
Music
Front of House
However, it's not all Drama and
play-reading, we also find time to enjoy day trips out, quiz
nights, the occasional theatre visit and other social
events.
Membership: While you are welcome come along and
enjoy play readings and general meetings, membership of the
group is required if you wish to perform in a play or be
more involved. This also gives you the opportunity to have a
say in the running of the group and the way it continues in
the future. The annual subscription is £40.00 with renewal
date in September.
